| Description |
1 online resource (x, 249 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Series |
Materials Horizons: from Nature to Nanomaterials |
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Materials horizons.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- 1 Insights into Graphene-Based Materials as an Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Preparation Methods of Graphene-Based Materials -- 1.2.1 Cost-Intensive Processes -- 1.2.2 Low-Cost Processes -- 1.3 Graphene-Based Material(s): A Potent Sorbent Candidate for Contaminants Removal -- 1.4 Adsorption Insights -- 1.4.1 Adsorption Isotherm Studies -- 1.4.2 Adsorption Kinetics -- 1.4.3 Adsorption Thermodynamics -- 1.5 Physico-chemical Properties Accountable for Adsorption |
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1.6 Role of Physico-chemical Properties During Adsorption-Plausible Adsorption Mechanism -- 1.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References -- 2 Graphene and Its Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Properties and Preparation Techniques of Graphene-Based Materials -- 2.2.1 Graphene, Graphene Oxide, and Reduced Graphene Oxide -- 2.2.2 Synthesis Techniques -- 2.3 Graphene and Its Composite for Adsorption -- 2.3.1 Functionalized-Graphene Composites -- 2.3.2 Graphene-Macromolecular Organic Material Composites |
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2.3.3 Graphene-Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Composites -- 2.3.4 Photocatalytic Graphene-Based Composites -- 2.3.5 3D Graphene-Based Graphene Architecture -- 2.4 Graphene and Its Composites for Membrane Filtration -- 2.4.1 Single-Layer GO Membrane -- 2.4.2 Lamellar GO Membrane -- 2.4.3 GO in Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMMs) -- 2.5 Graphene and Its Composites for Capacitive Deionization -- 2.6 Conclusion and Future Perspective -- References -- 3 Graphene-Based Materials in Effective Remediation of Wastewater -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Graphene and Its Derivatives |
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3.3 Application of Graphene and Graphene Derivatives in Various Wastewater Treatment Processes -- 3.3.1 Graphene and Its Derivatives in Membrane Technology -- 3.3.2 Graphene and Its Derivatives in Various Advanced Oxidation Processes -- 3.3.3 Graphene and Its Derivatives in Adsorption -- 3.4 Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- 4 Graphene-Based Nanocomposite Solutions for Different Environmental Problems -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Graphene -- 4.1.2 Graphene Oxide (GO) -- 4.1.3 Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) -- 4.2 Global Research on Graphene and Graphene-Based Nanocomposites |
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4.3 Preparation Methodology for Graphene Polymeric Nanocomposites -- 4.3.1 Fabrication Methods -- 4.4 Different Environmental Applications by Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites -- 4.4.1 Heavy Metal Ion Detection and Removal -- 4.4.2 Environmental Gas Sensing for Organic as Well as Inorganic Ions -- 4.4.3 Reduction and Removal of Organic Species -- 4.4.4 Removal and Detection of Bacteria -- 4.5 SWOT Analysis for the Different Applications Mentioned -- 4.6 Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
This book describes the essential characteristics of graphene, graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and its nanocomposite and their applications in water and wastewater treatment and other environmental issues. The book introduces each topic in detail, discusses the basic principles, and analyzes and summarizes recent developments in the field. Various topics covered in this book include role of graphene as a potential material in photocatalytic organic pollutant degradation, water splitting applications, capacitive de-ionization techniques, air purification, gas adsorption, and decontamination of pathogenic microorganisms. Given the contents, the book is useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the area environmental science and materials, especially graphene oxide, graphene, and graphene nanocomposite. |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Graphene.
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Graphene -- Environmental aspects
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Water -- Purification -- Materials
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Graphene
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mohanty, Kaustubha.
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Saran, S
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Kumara Swamy, B. E
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Sharma, S. C. (Mechanical engineer)
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| ISBN |
9789819943821 |
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9819943825 |
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